Canine (Pet) Massage Therapy is becoming more popular than it has ever been. As a long-time licensed massage therapist and professional pet groomer, I noticed that the dogs respond very quickly to the massage techniques I use to help calm and soothe them in the…
What’s your purpose when you open your eyes in the morning? Do you have a routine you follow or is your day chaotic from beginning to end? Life gets chaotic on its own, so to avoid drowning in uncertainty, give yourself permission to dream of,…
For thousands of years, people have been harvesting and using the healing properties of essential oils. We know through research that the use of essential oils is listed in ancient texts and scrolls. As we gained medical knowledge over the ages, we moved away from…
How do you feel when you walk into your shop? Even if you are not the owner, what are your […]
We all want to fit in, it’s human nature. The truth is that most of us don’t always feel “liked” […]
“You see, it’s the love with which you do things that radiates; it’s not the things that you do” — […]
When was the last time you went into a store or used a service and were so impressed with the experience that you shared it with friends and family? Or even better, took to your social media pages and posted reviews about them?
You know the routine well…busy day grooming, dealing with cranky people and crankier pets, and all day your energy level is being sucked dry and drug down until you feel completely devoid of anything positive.
Every time someone makes a purchase from your business they should get an email receipt. Even if you deal in cash—you know that green paper stuff no one ever has? You should have an automatic receipt template set up to send after the service is over.
As a long time, homeopathic pet groomer, I have always happily been on the outside of the “regular” grooming circle. I have been called the granola groomer, the hippy groomer—I prefer The Oily groomer. As a certified aromatherapist, essential oils and plants play a central part in my practice.
There is so much talk lately about licensing for our industry. We have many different wonderful grooming associations to belong to. We have many ways to become certified in breeds, breed groups and even in species specific grooming. We do have some options for those that choose to continue to educate themselves as pet groomers/ stylists.
What is intent? You set your intent by the actions you take, the words you speak and the energy you emit. Your intent is put out into your world through word and deed daily. Pretty hefty stuff, huh?